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You’ve been painting for a few years, have shown work in a group show at the local art center, and maybe you have even sold a painting or two. Are you ready to ______ the title of an amateur artist? Distinguishing beginners from professional artists is a ______ business. It is not just a matter of your ability to create nice paintings, nor does having another job ______ disqualify someone from being considered a professional artist. Two key factors come into play when making that ______ .

To turn professional, individuals must prioritize the development of developing a personal style. What makes your paintings different than every other painting out there? Do your paintings exhibit a unified theme throughout, or do they lack ______ ? Style does not mean that you are painting the same subject or using the same painting medium. ______ , it refers to the look and feel of your paintings. A personal style doesn’t come ______ but evolves with technique, choice of painting medium, and the subjects you depict. You ______ it through continuous practice and exploration. Salvador Dali explored many artistic mediums, but they all have a ______ Dali style. Every artist has a style and when you begin to develop it, this is when you really know that you’ re on the road to being a professional.

Another significant factor behind becoming a professional artist is your ______ . What gets you out of bed every morning to paint? How do you find the energy to have all your time devoted to painting? ______ , both professionals and amateurs love to do what they do and they get satisfaction out of creating art. However, Amateurs may ______ painting just as a hobby or to satisfy a creative impulse. For professional artists, it goes beyond that. Some wish to convey a deep message concerning life, society, or even politics. Others simply seek financial returns to pay family bills. What’s more, many amateur artists wait for ______ to come. If they are not in the mood, they do not bother looking at the canvas(画布). They may even stop painting if another activity pops up in their day. Professionals are never easily ______ or torn away from their artwork in progress. It may even take a natural disaster to force them out of the studio. Professional artists are also constantly prepared to look for ideas for the next painting, driven by the belief that the next painting will ______ the last one and that there is always room for improvement.

Are you ready to become a professional? Whether you pursue a professional art career or not, keep creating. You will find a personal satisfaction in painting that few other hobbies can give you.